A Master of Emotion: The Life and Legacy of Rogier van der Weyden Rogier van der Weyden, known also as Roger de la Pasture, was a pivotal figure in the flourishing world of Early Netherlandish painting, born around 1400 in the vibrant city of Tournai, nestled within what is now Belgium. While details surrounding his early life remain somewhat elusive, it’s believed he initially honed his skills not with brush and pigment alone, but as a goldsmith – a training that instilled within him an unwavering dedication to meticulous detail and a refined sensibility for craftsmanship; qualities that wo…